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The Other One
Nov. 6, 1971
Harding Theater

This magnificent monster could easily be near the top for '71. The show has electrical problems in 1st set, but not here. Listen to it.
4
Sing Me Back Home
Nov. 6, 1971
Harding Theater

Show has a metallic twangy sound, to great effect here: turns this sweet tune into a hot industrial number.
3
Playin' In The Band
Nov. 6, 1971
Harding Theater

Goes into a "The Main Ten" jam at 3:05 typical of the first month or so with Keith. Plus Phil is going bananas back there.
4
Tennessee Jed
Nov. 6, 1971
Harding Theater

Jerry's bites down like an acid crocodile. Hot electric wires and sharp as a tack phrasing....
4
Sugaree
Nov. 6, 1971
Harding Theater

Listen past a few sound and static issues and you have a real beaut of a cruiser here. A solid doo-wop pulse gives it a different flavor too.a
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Comments

Pretty Peggy O
July 13, 1976
Orpheum Theatre

Peggy-O doesn't usually strut or swagger, but this one does. There's a bit more oomph to it, even at the laid-back tempo of the era. Seems like Billy and Mickey kick it forward, adding a back-beat shuffle that serves the song nicely.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
July 13, 1976
Orpheum Theatre

Starting with MHUT was such a ballsy move. It struts and grooves right out the gate and told the heads, "We're already warm, so down to business with a 10 minute jam to start the show." I got to see them open with it, and we always knew we were in for a treat then. I bet these Heads did too.
Dancin' in the Streets
July 12, 1976
Orpheum Theater

The link here goes to the sound check, rather than the concert. Both are cool. The sound check is slower and more of a classic funk pocket groove, with some steam-whistling and fuzz guitar goofing off, showing the band in a fun-loving place. Nice archive, thank you archive.
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
July 12, 1976
Orpheum Theater

Sweet little China Cat teases about 08:15 into the Franklin's. Just a tease though, they wouldn't play it again for another year and a half, and kept it out of circulation until '79.
Deal
July 12, 1976
Orpheum Theater

This just lights up and sparkles. Jerry's soloing is pristine idea-after-idea exuberance. I can understand why some heads overlook '76, but I won't agree to it: Check this one out for a great stompin' joy and a brilliant look as to how good they could be in this era.
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